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#6F247E color code is #6F247E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6f247e.

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#6F247E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6F247E is 0.0615. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 9.42:1 against white and 2.23:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6F247E on white9.42:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#6F247E on black2.23:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #6F247E9.42:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #6F247E2.23:1Fail

#6F247E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6F247E?+
The hex code for #6F247E is #6F247E. In RGB it's rgb(111, 36, 126), and in HSL it's hsl(290, 56%, 32%).
What is the RGB value of #6F247E?+
#6F247E in RGB is (111, 36, 126). Written in CSS: rgb(111, 36, 126).
What is the CMYK value of #6F247E?+
#6F247E converts to CMYK(12%, 71%, 0%, 51%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6F247E.
Is #6f247e a warm or cool color?+
#6F247E (#6F247E) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 290° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6f247e belong to?+
#6F247E belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 290°, 56%, 32% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #6f247e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6F247E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 9.42:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6f247e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6F247E (#6F247E) is 3411 C Dark Heather, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6F247E in design

Practical guidance for using #6f247e (#6F247E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #6F247E (#6F247E) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 9.4:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #6f247e text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6F247E (#6F247E) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if magenta runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#6F247E flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#6F247E works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.